1st Grade For Principals & Administrators

Kickstart the school year with this engaging and informative bundle designed to foster learning, collaboration, and community in your classroom. Packed with fun activities, this resource covers math, science, and icebreaker activity while providing valuable insights into your students' strengths and learning styles.

What's Included:

• Math Calculator
• Science-Themed Icebreaker Questions: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with thought-provoking prompts.
• Science Scavenger Hunt
• Get to Know You Bingo: Build a strong classroom community through fun and interactive icebreaker activities DICE AND BINGO.
• Get to Know You Backpack
• Tell Me About Your Child Form: Gather essential information from parents to support student success.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing.

The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children's needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School.

The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions.

We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters.

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:

1.Understanding Separation Anxiety

- Understanding Separation Anxiety

- Separation & Development

- Object Permanence

- Leave and Return

- The Good News...

- What Separation Anxiety Looks like?

2.Attachment & Development

- Attachment theory

- Secure & Insecure Attachment

- Why does Attachment matter?

- Characteristics of temperament

- Simultaneous Feelings

3.Tips for Success

- PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection

- The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time

- Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up)

- The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye”

- Helpful Hints

4.Routines & Schedules

- Why are Routines & Schedules important?

- Creating Predictable Routines

- My Morning Routine

- Poster & Checklist

- My Night Time Routine

- Poster & Checklist

5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative

- I’m a big kid now!

- Good things happen at school

- My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack

- I feel nervous & Coping Tools

- Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye

- I am safe!

- I am brave!

6.Emotions & Coping Tools

- Feeling & Body Connections

- Feelings

- Body Sensations

- Coping Strategy Cards

- Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies

- Coping Affirmations

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Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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Navigating separation can be a stressful and difficult time for children and families alike. The Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transitions can help! It's the perfect tool to help families transition seamlessly and with peace of mind.

This comprehensive portfolio will provide you and the young people in your life with the strategies and interventions that are tailored to their needs as they take on life’s most important transitions, such as back to school or daycare. With engaging activities, interactive exercises, and easy-to-understand language, it isn't just helpful, but it's fun too!

With this resource, you'll be able to cover all the important topics associated with separation anxiety from worry and stress to exploring attachment styles and developing effective routines. Plus, there’s plenty of guidance and tips for success when it comes to managing the range of emotions that occur in these moments. A social narrative e-book is also included so you can make sure your little one gets used to the idea right away.

This Separation Anxiety Portfolio for School Transition is designed to foster healthy relationships between parents, children, and educators during times of change - while helping to prevent meltdowns along the way! Everything is presented in an inviting way that both children and adults can enjoy – so what are you waiting for? Try the portfolio today and help your family transition joyously and confidently.

This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use the lessons in isolation or scaffold them. The six lessons include:

1. Understanding Separation Anxiety

• Understanding Separation Anxiety
• Separation & Development
• Object Permanence
• Leave and Return
• The Good News...
• What Separation Anxiety Looks like?

2. Attachment & Development

• Attachment Theory
• Secure & Insecure Attachment
• Why Does Attachment matter?
• Characteristics of Temperament
• Simultaneous Feelings

3. Tips for Success

• PEP TALK – Prioritize Building a Strong Connection
• The Triad – Preparation, Brisk Transition & Time
• Tips for Success Checklists
• The Hard Part – Separating and Saying “Goodbye”
• Helpful Hints

4. Routines & Schedules

• Why are Routines & Schedules Important?
• Creating Predictable Routines
• My Morning Routine
• Poster & Checklist
• My Night Time Routine
• Poster & Checklist

5. “I’m Going to School” Social Narrative

• I’m a Big Kid Now!
• Good Things Happen at School
• My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack
• I Feel Nervous & Coping Tools
• Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye
• I am Safe!
• I am Brave!

6. Emotions & Coping Tools

• Feeling & Body Connections
• Feelings
• Body Sensations
• Coping Strategy Cards
• Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies
• Coping Affirmations

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• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
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Are you an instructional coach or administrator at an elementary school searching for an effective way to support your teachers in mastering classroom management? Whether you're working with new teachers eager to develop strong management skills or veteran educators looking to refresh their strategies, this professional development (PD) workshop is designed to equip them with the tools they need to create a positive, structured learning environment.

This PD is ideal for teacher orientation sessions, setting new teachers up for success before the school year begins. It provides a clear roadmap for establishing a classroom management plan that fosters student engagement, minimizes disruptions, and supports academic growth.

For veteran teachers, the workshop offers innovative techniques and fresh ideas to reinvigorate their classroom practices, ultimately enhancing student behavior and boosting achievement.

Key features of this professional development include:

• Creating Effective Classroom Management Plans: Guidance on how to establish clear expectations, procedures, and routines that promote a calm, focused learning environment.
• Behavior Management Strategies: Practical tools and techniques for handling common classroom challenges, reducing disruptions, and maintaining a positive classroom culture.
• Tailored for New and Experienced Teachers: New teachers will gain a strong foundation, while experienced educators will discover new strategies to fine-tune their approach.
• Editable Presentation: The PD is fully editable and can be customized to meet the unique needs of your teachers and school environment.

This workshop emphasizes the critical role of the teacher in student success. As research shows, the single greatest factor affecting student achievement is not race or poverty—it is the effectiveness of the teacher. By investing in professional development that enhances classroom management skills, you're investing in the overall success of your students.

This engaging and actionable PD will empower your teachers to create classrooms where learning thrive

The topics and what is included:

• 44 pages of editable Canva Slides. 
• Organizing Space
• Routines and Procedures
• Morning Meeting 
• Engaging Toolbox Ideas
• Setting Boundaries

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